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Sheila on May 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFabulous work!! The recipient loved it and teared up. I hope to use Kristy in the future.
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Krissy on Mar 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought this painting as a gift for my Husband of our 2 furry best friend at there Fave place the on we lost to old age and the other is 2yrs old and is so spoiled. The painting turned out better then i could have ever imagined. Kristy did so much justice to both of them, Kristy captured both there personalities in the painting. Kristy was great at keeping me updated on the progress. I will recommend Kristy to all my friends and anyone else who wants a amazing painting of there fur babies. She is amazing. I will also being using her again. thank you so much Kristy
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donn on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsKristy is a talented artist who not only does amazing landscapes but does animal portraits exceptionally well.. thanks for another wonderful experience.
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Brad on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsKristy did an outstanding job painting a portrait of my beloved dog, Chloe, who passed away 7 months ago. I was amazed at how much the painting looks like her. I sent Kristy several photos because some weren't very bright and she was able to capture her expression so well that it far exceeded my expectations. Communication and turnaround time were excellent. It is such a great way to honor my beautiful Chloe. I highly recommend Kristy.
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MorgenGry on Jan 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect! Your work is beautiful. Thanks so much!
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Kimi on Jan 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe painting turned out so lovely. It was a gift for my mom, a painting of her dog that she loved so much who passed a few years ago. Excellent communication from the seller, reached out for additional photos to really capture our dog, you could tell she really cares about giving you a quality product. Highly recommend.
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Sheila on Jan 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful work!! I received this memory ornament from a good friend after the passing of my cat, Candy. I turned around and ordered one for her after the passing of her cat.
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Gary on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCannot express how good this painting cane out! Absolutely in love!
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Nora on Dec 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsKristy did an amazing job and the painting came so quick, it was here with plenty of time to spare. This is such a great gift. My dad’s dog is getting on in years and it will be a wonderful keepsake to have. The details in his face bring him to life, it looks just like him. Love
About ArtByKristyParma
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Thank you for all the love and support for my little shop. Hoping you all have a very Merry Christmas & Happy Nee Year!
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These little easels are perfect for customs pet portraits!
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My latest custom pet portrait ornaments! They are so fun to paint.
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Watercolor portraits!
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Working late at night in my studio.
Hand painting pet portraits & original art, by Wisconsin artist Kristy Parma.
Born & raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I always had a love for drawing. My love began when I was in 2nd grade. There was a famous commercial for a fast food place and in that commercial there was a man that said some sort of slogan and always said it waving one of those pointer sticks. In class, I ended up drawing the man from that commercial and it resembled the man quite a bit, so much so that my teacher had showed the class my drawing and acted out the commercial, it had everyone chuckling. The fact that I had drawn this guy to be recognizable was a proud moment for me.
Growing up, my grandparents always had an endless supply of paper that I found myself using quite a lot of it to practice drawing. I drew everything that interested me. My first official art class was specifically in oil painting that I had signed up for in middle school. This opened up doors for me and made me fall in love with painting just as much as I loved drawing.
High school, I took all the art classes I could, expanding my knowledge as well as learning to experiment in new mediums such as watercolors. I loved sitting in class experimenting and learning new techniques. My teacher (the best teacher any artist could ask for) had mentioned how watercolors are ‘my medium’ that it fit me just as I fit them and I believe she was right.
In the years following I have been doing all sorts of drawings and paintings for people, murals on walls, paintings/drawings on stone, getting photos from people and drawing/painting exactly what I see. Many people have commented on how beautiful my work is and ask why don’t I do this for a living? My answer always was that I wish I could. Art is my passion and I would love to sit and paint or draw all day long. I am juggling work, kids while trying to pave the way for my dream to come true.
Not only do I love working on my own originals, I also love looking at photographs and turning them on to canvas or paper. It’s a challenge to get my art to look like photos, but that is what I love about it. The more realistic the painting or drawing is, to me, is a success. Being able to express a personality or emotion on canvas is a beautiful thing to view and that is what is so gratifying to me.
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Kristy Parma
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Malibu
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She makes sure to keep me company while painting your masterpiece. She requires some pats on the head and a little fetch sometimes, but that doesn’t stop us from getting the job done.
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Once payment is made, send your pic in an Etsy conversation with your image attachment. If the digital image quality is poor and I am unable to create your custom piece, you have the option of submitting a different image or I can cancel/refund your purchase.
If you prefer to send a photo first prior to purchase with your ideas that would fine as well.
Please note that If your request requires additional supplies to create & ship your masterpiece, I will notify you the additional cost. This mainly applies for custom orders that are not typical of what is listed in my shop. Any questions feel free to reach out and ask!